- 1. Reykjavík AreaReykjavík is the capital of Iceland, surrounded by suburbs and fascinating places.
- 2. ReykjanesReykjanes peninsula is full of geothermal wonders and also the home of Keflavík Airport.
- 3. West IcelandOne of the most famous attraction in the West is Snæfellsjökull glacier.
- 4. WestfjordsAn isolated part of Iceland, with a natural beauty beyond compare.
- 5. StrandirIf you’re looking for desolated wilderness and solitude, Strandir is the place for you.
- 6. North IcelandHome of Dettifoss waterfall, the most powerful waterfall in Europe.
- 7. South IcelandIceland’s most visited region, with plenty of waterfalls, black sand beaches and glaciers.
- 8. Highlands and interiorThe uninhabited region of Iceland, with amazing landscapes that are hard to find anywhere else.
- 9. East IcelandThe eastern part of Iceland is the home of the reindeers and Iceland’s biggest forest.
The Nine Wonders of Iceland
We split Iceland into nine different regions to make your search for information easier. Simply click on the region you want to explore and read about towns, attractions, hiking, accommodation and more.
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Leirvogsvatn, Angling
Region: Reykjavik AreaCoordinates: 64.1958° N 21.4545° W
Lake Leirvogsvatn has an area of 1,2 km², its deepest point is 16 m and it is situated 211 m above mean sea level. It is by the main road (36) between the capital and the historical site „The Parliamentary Plains” (Þingvellir). Its discharge is the good salmon river Leirvogsa. The lake abounds in lake char and brown trout.
According to legends, there was a horse shaped monster with reversed hoofs in the lake. Amazingly enough such monsters seem to have disappeared from all Icelandic lakes and become extinct not too long ago. The excitement of angling has to suffice nowadays.
The distance from the capital is about 30 km.
